FOH Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Slows Bar BQ in Detroit and Ann Arbor is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations, delivering high guest service and maintaining profitability. This hands-on leader will manage high-volume shifts, oversee labor, inventory, and staff training, and coordinate with kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth service and compliance with health and safety standards.

Join a growing hospitality group offering competitive pay, bonus opportunities, benefits, PTO,

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering or off-site event execution.
• Working knowledge of craft beer, spirits, and beverage program management.
• Proven track record of staff retention and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Front-of-House operations and service standards.
• Assist in managing labor costs and P&L-related goals.
• Recruit, onboard and train service staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service laws.
• Manage opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and inventory reporting.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar teams for private events and catering orders.

Skills

High-volume catering

Beverage program management

Staff development

Job description

Slows Bar BQ is seeking experienced Assistant General Managers for our flagship Detroit restaurant and our new Ann Arbor location. The AGM is responsible for supporting the General Manager in the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring high standards of guest service, and maintaining profitability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader capable of managing high-volume shifts while overseeing administrative duties including labor management, inventory, and staff training.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership:Oversee daily Front-of-House operations, ensuring service standards are met and guest concerns are resolved promptly.
• Financial Accountability:Assist in managing P&L goals by controlling labor costs, monitoring COGS, and driving beverage sales.
• Team Management:Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of service staff. Conduct performance reviews and manage scheduling.
• Health & Safety:Ensure compliance with all local health department regulations, safety standards, and alcohol service laws.
• Administrative Tasks:Manage opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and inventory reporting.
• Event Support:Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to execute private events, catering orders, and seasonal activations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in high-volume catering or off-site event execution.
• Working knowledge of craft beer, spirits, and beverage program management.
• Proven track record of staff retention and development.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group.